89
Overall
Aroma
11
Flavor
18
Mouthfeel
5
Appearance
3
Ely, IA
What Our Editors Thought
“Dark chocolate richness with a roastiness that borders on burnt. Earthy undertones, rich woody flavors, and hints of dark-cherry esters and coffee grounds add to the layered intensity.”
What Our Panel Thought
“Deep chocolate nose with plum-like dark fruit and a hint of smoke. Bold and estery in the flavor, punchy with a tightly coiled structure. Restrained roast character. (Almost) perfectly rounded, with alcohol and earthy hops balancing dark fruit and chocolate.”
What the Brewers Say
“Neil Giraldo gave us the name, and we made a smooth-drinking Baltic porter.”
Review printed in: Endless Lager (Fall 2025)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: June 4, 2025